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FACT SHEET: Can you outsource your AML/CTF Obligations?
22 May 2025
Keddie Waller
Head of AML/CTF StrategyThis Fact Sheet has been prepared based on the future requirements of the AML/CTF regime for Tranche 2 entities that will commence 1 July 2026. It is possible to outsource…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: What are the AML/CTF Governance Obligations?
22 May 2025
Keddie Waller
Head of AML/CTF StrategyThis Fact Sheet has been prepared based on the future requirements of the AML/CTF regime for Tranche 2 entities that will commence 1 July 2026. As a reporting entity, you…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: What is an AML/CTF Program?
22 May 2025
Keddie Waller
Head of AML/CTF StrategyThis Fact Sheet has been prepared based on the future requirements of the AML/CTF regime for Tranche 2 entities that will commence 1 July 2026. An AML/CTF Program is not…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: The AFSL Application Process
07 Jul 2025
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingBefore applying for a licence, you need to know: Why are you applying? “Branding” alone won’t cut it. You need to convince ASIC that you need a licence. You may…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: AFSL Costs
07 Jul 2025
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingSo, you think you’re ready to apply for your own AFSL. What are the costs should you be prepared for? Preparing You can attempt to prepare and submit your own…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: The AFSL Variation Process
07 Jul 2025
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHow do I apply to vary an AFS licence? The application process is completed through ASIC’s Regulatory Portal, where you will be asked whether the application is to vary licence…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: How to set up a Money Remitter (also known as a Money Transfer Operator or Payment Services Provider) Checklist
19 Jun 2020
Naomi Fink
Special Counsel☐ Determine the characteristics of your remittance business Payment corridors and any other jurisdictions you will deal with Currencies you will exchange Customer types Whether your business offers only spot FX…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Checklist for setting up a Cryptocurrency (Virtual Asset) Exchange in Australia
03 Jun 2021
Sarah Archer
Special CounselBefore you set up a cryptocurrency exchange… ☐ Determine the service(s) you will provide as part of your cryptocurrency exchange, and what will be traded. For example, consider: Will you…...
Read moreOngoing Fee Arrangements – Frequently Asked Questions
07 Jul 2021
Sarah Archer
Special CounselWe've received a few questions from clients about the new Ongoing Fee Arrangements (OFA), so our team of lawyers and consultants have teamed up to answer some of the…...
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